Job Details

The Department of Pathology at.the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applications for the position of Clinical Geneticist in the Pathology Department. This is a non-tenured position offered at the Assistant/Associate Rank, salary to commensurate with qualifications.

Duties:

Successful candidate will have interest in emerging approaches to disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through detecting, measuring and analyzing individual variations in molecular, genomic, cellular, and clinical data. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous program of high-quality translational research that focuses on innovative approaches, including the integration of multi-omics data across multiple scales for deciphering disease.

Analyze large-scale genomic data (Exome, Whole genome and RNA-seq)

Interprets the results of routine tests carried out by genetic technologists

Develops and devises new investigation strategies

Interprets quality control and quality assurance data

Advises on genomics testing, results and interpretation

Understands and advises on emerging genomic technologies, nomenclature and standards

Demonstrated proficiency in developing strategies for genomic data for research and clinical use

Develop new strategies for other omics

Continually updates professional skills and knowledge by reading scientific literature and attending training courses and conferences

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) in Genetics with a minimum of three (3) years demonstrated experience in medical genomics research (clinical or translational).

Require a proven track record of research experience in the genomics or genetics field in a large academic/research center.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.